Introduction
The International Classification of Diseases, Eleventh Revision, is reshaping medical coding and documentation worldwide. With 132 WHO member states adopting ICD-11 and U.S. implementation projected between 2025 and 2027, organizations face a critical preparation window. This white paper breaks down the structural shifts, training demands, technology requirements, and revenue implications ICD-11 brings, and what action looks like right now.
Key Takeaways
- ICD-11 expands codes from 14,000 to 55,000+
- Post-coordination reshapes how codes get built
- Only 23.5% of current codes carry over cleanly
- Coders need a minimum of 60 hours training
- 64% of organizations haven’t begun preparing
- Legacy EHR systems need major upgrades